How they created complex scenes without CGI in Star Wars and Indiana Jones via the use of matte paintings

Matte Painting BBC’s Horizon looks at ILM and visual effects. This show is from 1985 and is a true gem. I thought it would be important and educational to show the interesting bits of the show, focusing on subjects such as optical printing, matte painting and even rotoscoping. This is part 2 dealing with matte paintings. [You can also download the full show (via rapidshare) - ]